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HN51 HFY

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,621 mi
Last recorded170,621 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 HFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 170,621 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front wipers split but clear screen ok

Fail 25 Sep 2012 170,621 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front wipers split but clear screen ok

Pass 3 Oct 2011 168,608 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 157,986 miles

Handbrake high

Rear disc's pitted

Fail 21 Sep 2010 157,986 miles

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Handbrake high

Rear disc's pitted

Pass 18 Sep 2009 149,181 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both registration plates slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Sep 2009 149,081 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres 2.5mm tread approx.

both registration plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2008 138,907 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 130,526 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 121,450 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 121,450 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 112,680 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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HN51 HFY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 112,214 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HN51 HFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HN51 HFY registered?

HN51 HFY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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